Undercover Slibbs.

Chapter 19

After one week Gibbs was released from the hospital. His reports came normal but his right shoulder has internal swelling so for few more days he has to wear that sling and has to do some exercises that Dr Stephen told him to do twice a day. His team was happy that Gibbs is finally coming back to his home. They were waiting for him at NCIS in the squad room.

The elevator dings and when the door was open he came out of the elevator. Everyone in the office welcomes him and applaud him for his work. After all, he takes down SecDef. Gibbs just smile at them and say thank you. He walked straight to the Vance office. Like as always without knocking on the door he entered the office and slammed shut the door.

"The way you open and shut the door I feel bad for that thing. I mean why would you always entered like that door doesn't exist." Vance said as he stands up from behind his desk and comes face to face with Gibbs.

"Are you done? " Gibbs said in his usual tone.

"Well, it's good to see you too, Gibbs. Sit down." Vance take a seat and told Gibbs to sit down.

"How are you? And how's your shoulder?" Vance asked him with concern.

"You know you're the 8th person who asking me this question," Gibbs replied.

"People always shows their concerns for them whom they care about. So stop complaining about it." Vance said with a smile.

"Well, I am good. And have to wear this thing for few days because of internal swelling. Stephen instructs me to not lift heavy things with my right hand.
Jack told me that you want to see me." Gibbs said and raised his right hand when he was talking about the sling.

"Well, SecNev appreciated your work and she was happy that you are back after a long time. She was scared too." Vance said as he stands up and walks toward his desk.

"You didn't call me here to just tell me that. Whatever ever want you to say just say it, Leon." Gibbs narrowed his eyes and tell him to come to the point.

"Okay, you are not coming back for work Gibbs. You have to take sick leave for at least two weeks. You can take it or I will suspend you for two weeks. I know you won't make it this easy that's why I have to choose this hard way. " Vance said it in a very firm voice.

"WHAT! I was undercover for almost three months and was held captive for almost four days and was being beaten up and tortured. And spend one month in hospital. And now when I am back you are telling me that you will suspend me if I didn't take two weeks sick leave. C'mon Leon I am done with sitting on my ass on my couch and staying at my home.

You know what I need is my work. Hell, I don't care if you chained me to the desk, but I can't stay at my house anymore. You know me Vance I'm a workaholic guy." Gibbs jumped from his chair he was shocked by what just Vance said.

"And I appreciate that, but right now you need rest and when I am satisfied with your fitness you can be back for your work. Right now McGee is the temporary team leader in your absence. So go home and get some sleep or build something." Vance was not saying it as the Director. He was saying it to Gibbs as a friend. There's a knock on the door and when it opens Jack entered his office.

"Leon is right Gibbs. You have to give yourself a break. After what you have been through... I don't even want to think about it. C'mon Gibbs, it's just two weeks we are talking about." Sloane tried to convince him and ran her hand on his chest and tapped it gently.

"So you know about it. And you didn't tell me." Gibbs turned around and asked Sloane.

"It was my idea, but I know you will not going to listen to me. C'mon Gibbs, we care for you. We almost lose you and..." Sloane takes few steps closer to him.